It was times like this where Verity regretted that Sarah wasn't a fighter. Cuckoo powers would be so handy.

...But there was a reason Sarah didn't fight and it wasn't just because of what happened against the Covenant. It was really easy to go from 'Cuckoo powers would be so handy in this situation' to 'Cuckoo powers would be so handy in all situations.' And, honestly, that was how you got cuckoos in the first place.

The raiders seemed to be heading off to the southwest, away from their little group. Verity drew an arrow in the sand, showing their direction.

Good, because as little as she wanted to fight them, she less wanted them to start heading towards the Causeway.